Thumb Throttle

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Edited Date/Time 9/5/2018 8:36pm
Anyone here run a thumb throttle on their bike?

Want to get the 2019 YZ250F or KTM250SXF and wondering if I'll have any issues/difficulties mounting a thumb throttle.

Looking for advice on getting this working (not opinions on if thumb throttle or twist throttle is the better option. I have my reasons, I race quads and not going to be switching back and forth between twist and thumb).
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rollinwnolan 9/3/2018 5:55pm
9/3/2018 5:55pm
throw a twist throttle on the ole quad
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swtwtwtw 9/3/2018 7:02pm
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I have known 2 fast vets in the last 15 years who used thumb throttles on their 450’s. I see no problem. Won’t a thumb throttle from a quad bolt right up?
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CarlinoJoeVideo 9/3/2018 10:41pm
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Freestyle rider Tom Parsons rode at X Games this year with a thumb throttle because of a surgery on his wrist. He got it set up on a KTM. Check out his Instagram for videos and photos.
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Z3r0Eff3ct 9/4/2018 9:47am
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Kawasaki-rider wrote:
[img]https://p.vitalmx.com/photos/forums/2018/09/03/285023/s1200_ladda_ned.jpg[/img]

You read my mind! Never seen this one. Exactly what I was thinking.
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Z3r0Eff3ct 9/4/2018 11:57am
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swtwtwtw wrote:
I have known 2 fast vets in the last 15 years who used thumb throttles on their 450’s. I see no problem. Won’t a thumb throttle...
I have known 2 fast vets in the last 15 years who used thumb throttles on their 450’s. I see no problem. Won’t a thumb throttle from a quad bolt right up?
Should..

But don't want a nasty surprise after buying a brand new dirt bike. Especially the YZ which has the TB on the front I believe..
LumpDog841 9/4/2018 2:30pm
9/4/2018 2:30pm
I have a buddy that I ride with that has one, but it's a two stroke so I'm not sure if it would help you.
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809 9/5/2018 8:06am
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It is a straight forward swap, I know a couple of guys who have done it. I raced quads years ago, I never had an issue going back and forth. I think it is more mental, a friend of mine was running a thumb throttle for a while on his bike and finally went back to twist. He told me it was in his head.
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barnett468 9/5/2018 8:36pm
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Kawasaki-rider wrote:
[img]https://p.vitalmx.com/photos/forums/2018/09/03/285023/s1200_ladda_ned.jpg[/img]

omg...that's just so wrong!
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barnett468 9/5/2018 8:39pm
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Kawasaki-rider wrote:
[img]https://p.vitalmx.com/photos/forums/2018/09/03/285023/s1200_ladda_ned.jpg[/img]

Z3r0Eff3ct wrote:
You read my mind! Never seen this one. Exactly what I was thinking.

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